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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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